Quintessential thatched Dorset property in a glorious elevated rural setting with breathtaking views over the valley below.
Cocknowle House is likely to date back to the 17th century, with later additions and is built of Purbeck Stone elevations under a thatched roof. This charming house is typical in style of the area and has been sympathetically extended and in the last 20 years refurbished and improved whilst retaining many of the original character features. On the ground floor is a good size kitchen with flagstone floor, hand-built kitchen units and an AGA range cooker. Adjacent to that is a characterful sitting room with part exposed stone walls, flagstone floor and an impressive inglenook fireplace with Bresumer beam and open fire. Stairs from here lead to the first floor. A downstairs double bedroom or study, boot room and rear hall with a quirky timber spiral staircase complete the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs is a splendid principal bedroom with stripped wood floor and vaulted ceiling together with an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Owing to the topography and making best use of the fabulous views is a cosy first floor sitting room with exposed stone fireplace and wood burning stove, Oak floor and vaulted ceiling. Double doors from here open to the Sunroom from which there is access to the terrace and garden beyond.
Outside
The setting of Cocknowle House is undoubtedly a major attraction and the gardens and landscaping have been arranged to make best use of it. From the lane is a discreet accessway leading to an area of parking for several cars, opposite that is a timber framed garage and store. A style provides access directly onto the footpath towards the village. A pedestrian access from the lane, through an old iron gate with stone steps leads to the front porch. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn, with mature fruit trees and hedging providing privacy. The bulk of the plot lies to the east with a spacious stone terrace pushing out from the side of the house providing several dining and seating areas. The views from here over a patchwork quilt of fields, dotted with farmhouses, barns and cottages are fabulous, southerly and uninterrupted. Stone steps from the terrace lead up to the main lawn where the views become even more dramatic. The backdrop to the plot is wooded with some fine trees offering complete privacy.
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I love the truly amazing views that can be enjoyed from the terrace
Ashley RawlingsProperty agent